The American Legion, Tonkawa, Post 71, will be hosting Operation I-35 Veteran on June 27, 2024, 10 am - 6 pm, at the Tonkawa Library, 216 N 7th St., Tonkawa. The Oklahoma Department of veterans Affairs will have an accredited Veterans Service officer available to assist with your benefit needs. Veterans, current service members, and families will be assisted in filing for Service Connected Compensation and Pensions, for Widow and Dependent Benefits, and can find out about Oklahoma Tax Benefits.Come join Tonkawa for a fun-filled day of activities on July 4thThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the 4th of July on Thursday, July 4th.Schedule of Activities 7:00 am: Enjoy Red, White, and Blue Breakfast at Quiddy’s or Mary’s Grill Downtown at 6th and Grand (Heart in the Park) 9:00 am: Registration begins for Tiny Tot & Mr. Muscle Contest9:30 am: Judging held at Centennial Park 10:00 am: McCarter Museum open 10:30 am: Labyrinth Harvest Walk 11:00 am: Registration begins for Decorated Bike/Trike/ATV Contest at methodist Church Parking Lot prior to the parade 11:30 am: Judging of Parade Entries 12:00 pm: parade begins at 4th and Grand with Mrs. Evelyn Coyle, Parade Marshal After Parade: Lucky Duck Derby will be held at 9th St. canal, sponsored by THS Alumni Association 1-6 pm: Free swim at the Tonkawa Aquatic Park sponsored by the City of Tonkawa 1:00 pm: Horseshoe Tournament (registration at 12 pm) 7:00 pm: Concessions open: Tonkawa Film Festival - Hotdog/ chips/drink 7:00 pm: Swamp Buggy Snow Cones 7:00 pm: Coin Dig- Ages 2-12 7:30 pm: Tug of War- Adults (15 and up) and kids (10-14). Prize money awarded.8:00 pm: Stick Horse Races - Ages 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8 groups 8:30 pm: Turtle Race- Ages 2-12 (bring your own turtle) 9:30 pm: 50/50 Drawing - Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 9:45 pm: Fireworks Display Event Sponsors: Blubaugh Ins., Tonkawa News, McKenzie Noles Ins., Chisholm Broadband, First National Bank of Oklahoma, Gateway First Bank, along with many others.Chamber accepting donationsThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce are taking donations for the 4th of July firework display. There are donation cans at the following locations - Venture Foods, Quiddy’s, Hammerheads, Jiffy Trip, Simple Simon’s, Mary’s Grill, Pilot, Red Pipe, Inc., and TA Truck Stop. You can drop off a donation at the Chamber Office – Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please help make this the Best Fireworks Display ever!Cooler ...
